Non-Traditional Occupations, Empowerment, and Women: A Case of Togolese Women / Edition 1

by Ayélé Léa Adubra

Overview

This study explores the relationship between the nature and context of non-traditional occupations and the empowerment status of women in society. Specifically, it examines the extent to which women in non-traditional occupations have been empowered by their skills, knowledge, and position within the Togolese Government's existing training policies for the increased participation of women in non-traditional sectors of the labor force.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415973595
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/25/2005
Series:	African Studies
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ayélé Léa Adubra comes from Togo (West Africa). She has a Ph.D in Workforce Education and Development from Pennsylvania State University. She was for many years a superintendent in the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education in her country. Her research interests are in girls' education and women's employment.

Table of Contents

List of Tables, List of Figures, Foreword, Acknowledgments, Chapter One Setting the Stage, Chapter Two A Look at the Literature, Chapter Three Research Design, Chapter Four Non-Traditional Occupations, Empowerment: Hear Togolese Women’s Voices!, Chapter Five Towards a Theory of Sustainable Employment: A Critical Factor for Empowerment, Chapter Six Conclusion and Recommendations, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Notes, Bibliography, Index